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Quick Start - From Channel Setup to Live Streaming

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This document is a machine-translated draft and is currently undergoing review. Some content may be inaccurate or differ from the original Korean version. For the most precise information, please refer to the Korean documentation.

This guide is for customers who are new to Kollus Live. It explains step-by-step how to stream and monitor a live stream on a public channel.

Step 1: Sign in to the Kollus Live Console​

Go to the Kollus Live console and sign in.

  • Integrated account: Use the account information provided when signing the service contract. (Can use the same account as Kollus VOD)
  • Creator sign-in: This is a dedicated page for the 'host' who handles actual live streaming. It can be used after creating a channel and registering a Creator.

Step 2: Create a Live Channel​

Create a channel, which is the basic unit of a live stream. A channel converts the streamed source video in real time (Transcoding) and distributes an optimized stream to users.

  1. In [Channel] > [Channel list], click [Register channel] in the upper right corner.

  2. Configure each item and click [Save].

    • Since this guide explains the general live streaming procedure for a public channel, set [Visibility] to [Public] and [Type] to [Live].
    ItemDescription
    KeyA unique identifier for the channel. It is a required value for generating the View URL, etc. (Cannot be modified)
    Channel nameThe channel name displayed in the service. Used to identify the channel in the channel list or analytics pages.
    Customer codeAn identification code entered directly by the customer for internal management purposes.
    Concurrent viewers limitSets the maximum number of concurrent viewers who can access the channel.
    TypeSelect the live type.
    • [Live]: Standard real-time broadcast
    • [Low latency live]: LL-HLS method with minimized latency (Related document: Low Latency Live (LL-HLS))
    • [Scheduled Live]: File Live that broadcasts prepared VOD files at a scheduled time (Related document: Scheduled Live)
    Encoding profileSets the orientation (landscape/portrait) of the broadcast screen.
    • [Default - landscape]: Landscape orientation
    • [Default - portrait]: Portrait orientation
    VisibilitySets whether the channel is public or private.
    • [Public]: A View URL (Video Gateway Link) for external distribution is provided.
    • [Private]: A JWT (JSON Web Token)-based URL must be generated so that only authorized users can watch.
    Related documents

    For descriptions of detailed settings such as security, beyond the basic items described in the table above, refer to the documents below.

Step 3: Check Broadcast Information​

Click the channel name in the list to go to the details page, where you can check information needed for broadcast operations.

Live View URL​

The address to embed in a web page or share with users.

  • Video Gateway Link: A URL that can be viewed immediately without any additional development. When operating a public channel, copy this link and distribute it directly to users.
  • iframe code: Used when you want to embed the player inside your own website. Enter the Video Gateway Link in the {URL} part below.
    <iframe
        width="#"
        height="#"
        src="{URL}">
    </iframe>

Step 4: Live Streaming​

Use an encoder solution to transmit the actual video to the Kollus server. Choose the guide that fits your environment.

Step 5: Broadcast Monitoring and Ending​

Once streaming begins, you can check the broadcast status in real time from the Kollus Live console.

  1. Check broadcast status: Verify that the 'On Air' tag is displayed in the channel list.
  2. Screen monitoring: Click the channel name to go to the details page, where the actual streaming screen is displayed in the player.
  3. End broadcast: Press the end broadcast button in the encoder program to stop the broadcast.

Next Steps​